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One of the most flawless films ever


I loved this film and truely do think it is the most perfect movie ever. But wait one second, I am not saying it is the greatest film or even close to being the greates. Not even close, but I do feel it is almost perfect, meaning with what they had it couldn't have been any better.

What I mean is this, all the charecters were introduced wonderfully and all played very well by all the actors. I find it hard for anyone to truely dislike any performance in this film as much as you might have hated it, the performances were all good, and soo much was learned from the charecters without saying much, simply by reactions we knew that One charecter was a wise guy and the other a conservative yuppie, but through simple conversations we know that essentially they are the same kind of guy looking for what they don't have in a world they can't win in.

I think that through development of likeable charecters quickly, a story line that hardly goes askew and is paced very well, plus the overall cleverness of the whole thing really is something that should studied by film students. Not for the films plot, I know it's a one joke film, but the fact they keep one joke going for about 100 minuets and do it well, not great but well, something has to have been done correctly, and all should stusy this wonderful picture.

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I first saw this movie as a kid, and I still love it now. It's one of those great, dumb comedies that is just there to give moviegoers a midless chuckle.

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i agree that it's flawless. but it's also one of the greats. no lie.

so is "soul man".

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I agree with you. Its not a comedy movie that I can watch over and over again. Some movies I can watch over and over again like I've never seen them before. Some I have to wait or I'll think the story is getting boring on me. Like the movie NAKED GUN that is one stupid comedy movie that I can see only once in my life. Mrs. Doubtfire and the Grumpy Old Men movies are a comedy movies that I can watch over and over again.

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I like the bit where Bernie's dead but they pretend he's not!! Ha ha!!!

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I agree

One of my favourite EVER movies.....
I can't find one single fault with it and love watching it over and over.....

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Agree completely :)

I've watched this soooo many times. But like you say, it's not the greatest film...but it's so enjoyable.

Everything about it. The opening sequence.
Mugger points the gun at them.
Larry: Get out of here, it's too hot!
Then the mugger's just like...wtf and shrugs.

Love it :D

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The chemistry between McCarthy and Silverman was so perfect, that dare I say, I actually like the beginning of the movie more than the rest of the film. Silverman trying to ask out the girl, McCarthy's antics in the elevator. Even his "These papers are going to the beach!", just fun stuff. The most underrated line in the whole film, when Silverman wonders if the guy after them is the killer, McCarthy says, "How should I know, Richard, should I stop and ask him??!!!"

Too bad the sequel was uuuuuuuutter junk. Not even their chemistry could save it.

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Ermm... You're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding...

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Its funny that you used 'flawless' for this film because you might be right. It really does succeed at everything it aims for. This was never designed to win Academy Awards or to change the world it is just a consistantly funny movie that stands up to repeat viewings (like Klane's work on "Where's Poppa") and aside from a couple of swears, it can be watched by almost anyone.


"pack of monkeys in my pocket,
my sisters ready to go"

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Totally agree.

This movie grows on me with each repeat viewing.

Poorly Lived and Poorly Died, Poorly Buried and No One Cried

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Though still not as wretched as its sequel.

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Solid #3 comedy in my book.darn near wet myself laughing.

#1 Something about mary
#2 Clerks
#3 weekend at bernie's

36? What, does that include me? DANTE/CLERKS.

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Nice list. I love all three.

Poorly Lived and Poorly Died, Poorly Buried and No One Cried

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